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The Washington State Patrol has adopted Part 380 and Part 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), as it exists on October 1, 2023.
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission prescribes rules and regulations for household goods carriers, solid waste collection companies, and common carrier brokers in the state of Washington. The agency has adopted Part 380 and Part 391 of the FMCSRs, as in effect on December 31, 2023.
Part 380 applies to drivers who possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Part 391 applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating or gross weight or gross combination weight of 10,001 or more pounds and vehicles transporting hazardous materials requiring placards.
| Age | 18-years old |
| Drivers Qualification (DQ File) | Same as federal Exception: Under the Washington State Patrol adoption, motor carriers operating vehicles with a GVWR between 10,001 lbs. and 26,000 lbs. operating intrastate, and not transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placarding, are exempt from Part 391, Subparts D and E (road test and physical qualification). |
| Driving Records | A “Driving Record Request” form may be used to request a driving record. A driving record may also be obtained online. The form and online access are available via the Department of Licensing website: https://www.dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/driving-records/get-another-persons-driving-record. The fee is $15.00 per request |
| Drug and Alcohol Testing - DOT | All breath alcohol technicians (BATs) and medical review officers (MROs) (regardless of the state where the BAT or MRO is located) must report all individuals who hold a Washington state commercial driver’s license (CDL) who have a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test to the Washington Department of Licensing. This report must be made within three business days of the confirmed test. Motor carriers, employers, or consortiums must make this requirement a written condition of their contract or agreement with a BAT or MRO. When the Washington Department of Licensing receives a report from a BAT or MRO that the holder of a CDL has a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test, the driver will be disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle. The Washington Department of Licensing will notify the driver of this disqualification by mail. The driver has 20 days from the day the notice is given to request a hearing. |
| Physical Exam - Motor Carrier | Physical exam and certificate required Waivers of certain physical requirements may be granted by the Department of Licensing. Exception: Under the Washington State Patrol adoption, motor carriers operating vehicles with a GVWR between 10,001 lbs. and 26,000 lbs. operating intrastate, and not transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placarding, are exempt from Part 391, Subparts E (physical qualification). |